From the course: Public Speaking Foundations
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Research the room
From the course: Public Speaking Foundations
Research the room
- What kind of room will you be presenting in? Whenever possible, make sure you take a brief walkthrough to get familiar with your presentation space. However, in many cases, a walkthrough isn't possible or practical. Sometimes travel schedules can be so chaotic you won't get the luxury of a two-minute walkthrough. That's why I suggest using a checklist before every presentation, even presentations closer to home. A simple checklist can be very grounding. It also makes me less likely to forget tiny things that make a big difference, like batteries and backup devices. I've included checklists in the exercise files. You'll note three key sections: room dynamics, audience dynamics, and speaker equipment. Under Room Dynamics, you'll see questions to ask someone who knows the room. Generally, you'll want to know the size and shape of the room, how many seats, and if there's a raised stage and if there's anything…
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